Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 224

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 224

151. I Have Grown (2)

Dane’s friends were able to gather together and watch the match thanks to the final match tickets that Dane had received as a gift from Edward.

The feeling was strangely surreal.

To think that both Dane and Leila had made it to the finals.

With this situation, how could they even figure out who to cheer for?

“I’ll still go with Teacher Dane. Thanks to Teacher Dane, I made it all the way to the second main tournament match.”

Even in the midst of this, Dorian firmly resolved to unconditionally support Dane.

He had naturally expected to be eliminated in the preliminaries, but he had gone beyond the first main match to the second.

Of course, he suffered the humiliation of losing to Ransel Perion in one second during the second main match, but still, that was something.

Thanks to that, he was being praised like a hero in the Combat Department.

“Priscilla probably doesn’t care who wins and is just begging to be sent home… What about Altur?”

“I don’t care who wins either. It would be better if I cheered for Dane, but we’re all friends.”

Altur had somehow naturally blended well into the group.

“Then I should do the same. Actually, what does it matter who we cheer for?”

Ernest felt the same way.

Of course, naturally, Dane would win.

Sorry to say with Leila as the opponent, but the idea of Dane losing was unimaginable.

However, for these three, the important thing was no longer the match outcome.

The fact that both of them had made it to the finals was more important.

“But teachers, I think we’re going to be incredibly busy after this Danter Cup ends.”

“Huh?”

“Right now everyone’s going crazy wanting to join our ‘Romance’ club.”

Even Dorian, who had unlimited respect for Dane, seemed to find that long name difficult.

“I heard that Dane and Leila talked about this before. About holding club member selection tests in the second semester or next year.”

At Ernest’s words, Altur tilted his head.

“Selection tests?”

“Oh, yeah. This would be the first time you’re hearing about it, Altur. We got tons of applications to our club last year too. People wanting to join. So I think Dane suggested we hold selection tests every year.”

Ernest then tilted his head.

“Wait. Did Altur join our club?”

“…”

When you think about it, Altur was a guest member. Not official, and somehow he had just slipped in.

So he started to feel a bit anxious.

‘Don’t tell me I have to too?’

Wondering if he would also have to take the official club entrance exam.

But knowing Dane’s personality, it really seemed like he would.

Since he hadn’t officially joined, he had a feeling Dane would tell him to take the test together…

“But what’s that over there? It looks like there’s some commotion.”

Then Ernest pointed toward the VIP section.

It was truly chaotic.

People looked so shocked you’d think some accident had happened.

“Move quickly!”

“What’s going on!”

While people who had been waiting for the match to start focused their attention—

“His, His Majesty the Emperor is entering!”

The announcer’s flustered voice, amplified by mana, thundered throughout the entire stadium.

Instantly, silence fell over the stadium as if by agreement.

Then, everyone hurriedly stood up in alarm.

‘Why on earth?’

‘Why is someone who should be watching the adult division here?’

Everyone’s inner thoughts were similar.

It was incomprehensible why His Majesty the Emperor had come here.

But one shouldn’t try to understand the Imperial Family.

You just have to accept it.

“Mm.”

The Emperor, Demanis Danter.

He who seemed to exude dignity even while standing still raised his hand.

Only then did the audience lift their heads and take their seats.

But the silence remained.

In the midst of this, the Emperor spoke quite plainly.

“I expect an excellent match. Please, do your best to show a match worthy of the finals.”

As he raised his hand again to signal the end of his words, applause erupted from all directions.

And that applause continued endlessly until the Emperor took his seat, finally subsiding.

Along with that, the audience finally began to breathe again.

“Phew. Why on earth is he here…”

“Good grief, if I curse even once by mistake, I’ll be dragged out immediately.”

“Why did His Majesty the Emperor come to the youth division instead of the adult division?”

Various conversations took place, but naturally no one could know the reason.

It was nothing other than the Emperor’s whim.

‘A confrontation between Sogress and Termion…’

The Emperor stroked his beard as if finding it interesting.

Sogress and Termion.

Wasn’t this a confrontation between the children of families that could be counted on one’s fingers?

Both were called geniuses, were the same age, and even their families were close.

Also, since this was a final lineup that no one had predicted until the tournament began, the Emperor had taken great interest as well.

Of course—

‘This should make things interesting.’

He was also anticipating the impact this sudden visit would have on the two families.

The Emperor had not yet extended a hand of reconciliation.

That hand had to be extended by the two families. Because there was such a thing as Imperial dignity and justification.

Therefore, the Emperor had come to set the stage.

As Dane had said, for the Empire to become ‘one.’

‘I’m curious how he could give such an answer.’

The Emperor recalled Dane, who had answered him during that audience without showing any sign of surprise or confusion, remaining calm beyond composure to the point of being matter-of-fact.

A natural chuckle escaped him.

To think that a mere 14-year-old boy could move his heart so greatly.

A unified Empire.

It wasn’t that he hadn’t imagined it, but in reality, it was a difficult task.

It was an achievement that no emperor before had accomplished.

If you were to write down the history of conflict between the Imperial Family and nobility, it would truly be endless.

But perhaps, things might be different now.

Thanks to a boy named Dane Sogress.

“Following the children’s division, she aims for the youth division championship! The genius swordsman of the prestigious swordsmanship family, Duke Termion House! The protagonist of an upset who defied expectations and advanced triumphantly to the finals! The greatest talent born from the Empire’s greatest family! Leila Termion!”

And finally, as the contestant introductions began, tremendous cheers arose throughout the audience.

“Waaaaaaah!”

“Leila! Leila! Leila!”

“Win! Leila! Go ahead and win the championship!”

“For the honor of the Swordsmanship Department!”

There were more people cheering for Leila than expected.

Especially, it was obvious that the Swordsmanship Department was trying to use this opportunity to restore their tarnished honor.

Even some spectators unrelated to the Swordsmanship Department were shouting for the Swordsmanship Department.

‘As expected, it’s different.’

And Leila was now walking up onto the stage, greeting the audience before taking her position.

A completely different tension from before was washing over her.

She hadn’t been this nervous when ‘sparring’ with Dane.

The situation itself of having to cross real swords and decide a complete victory was making Leila extremely nervous.

‘Stay calm. I can do this.’

Her opponent is Dane.

So, she doesn’t think about winning.

If Dane had heard this, he would have told her to face anyone with the intention of winning, but what can she do when her opponent is Dane?

She had watched his absurd achievements from the closest distance, more than anyone else.

Even without magic or summoning arts, the possibility of beating Dane approaches zero.

However-

‘As much as I can do.’

She will try.

“Challenging for his first tournament victory! The Academy genius freshman from Southern Sogress County! Whether swordsmanship or spear arts, summoning arts or magic! Shining with countless talents, Dane Sogress!”

Just then, Dane’s introduction could be heard.

“Woooooooooooo!”

“Dane! Dane! Dane! Dane!”

“The honor of Sogress County!”

“The genius boy brings glory to the Empire!”

When a clearly louder cheer than her own erupted, Leila gulped down her dry saliva.

And Dane, finally making his entrance…

Was holding a spear, not a sword.

“My goodness, our son Dane with a spear in the finals…”

Thanks to this, there was one man in the audience who couldn’t continue speaking due to being overwhelmed with emotion-

“As expected… it’s the spear…”

Similarly, there was a professor who was happy that the student he had personally taught through sparring was holding a spear.

On the other hand.

“…This guy wielded his sword just fine all the way to the finals, and now he’s using a spear?”

There was also one old professor who felt a strange sense of defeat at the fact that he was now using a spear instead of a sword.

“Hasn’t Dane Sogress been fighting with a sword until now?”

“Of course he’d be good with a spear too! He’s a genius, isn’t he?”

“It’s probably more that Count Sogress taught him.”

“Seeing him use it now, isn’t it like a hidden trump card or something?”

The audience cheered as if they didn’t care either way.

Most people actually liked it.

While sword versus sword battles are good, the very fact that the genius boy chose a spear instead of the sword he had been using well was providing entertainment.

And…

“What on earth is that boy…”

There was also the Akeuse Baron family, who had come to watch the match despite being steeped in terrible defeat.

Everyone was at a loss for words.

Sword.

Even training with just that one sword, reaching that level at that age should be impossible, and now he’s going to use a spear?

But the funny thing is, it doesn’t feel like arrogance at all.

It seems like he really brought it out because he’s confident.

If it’s Dane Sogress… he could do that.

‘…Just what level is that boy at?’

And the Baroness, who had made such a request to Dane, stared at him blankly.

Her reaction wasn’t much different from Baron Akeuse.

Same with Conwell.

An expression of realizing that the world he knew wasn’t everything.

“…”

And Leila was dumbfounded.

It was already difficult enough, but after always facing Dane with a sword, now she had to face Dane with a spear.

“You… that’s unfair.”

When Leila couldn’t help but speak, Dane shrugged his shoulders.

“It’s natural.”

“What’s natural?”

“It’s a way to increase the possibility of victory. I’ve never sparred with you while holding a spear, have I?”

“…Really, geez.”

Even so, she couldn’t argue because it was true.

Leila herself would have done the same.

If this were real combat, it would be right to choose the best method to defeat the opponent more certainly.

‘Right, this is actually better.’

If Dane had faced her half-heartedly, she would have been angry instead.

Because the opponent’s mindset wouldn’t be sincere.

It was none other than Dane who said to fight with the resolve to definitely win the moment you hold a real sword.

Whoosh.

Dane spun his spear once and took his stance.

Finally, it was about to begin.

The moment when the two would clash in ‘real combat’ for the first time.

Shing.

Leila also drew her sword.

And showing courtesy to each other, she silently looked at Dane.

‘Spear… I’ve learned it a few times, but this is my first time facing one like this. If I had known this would happen, should I have asked Dane to face me with a spear?’

What’s the point of thinking about it now?

Let’s clear her mind.

‘I’ll go first.’

Thud!

And Leila, at the start of the finals, rushed toward Dane without hesitation.

A swift and fierce charge that was hard to think of as the previous Leila.

Clang!

And Dane thrust his spear forward, deflecting Leila’s first strike while simultaneously bringing it down.

“Gasp!”

When Leila barely twisted her body to dodge, the audience gasped. They had naturally expected her to block it, but she dodged instead.

But the surprising thing was something else.

Dane’s spear, which had been striking down toward the ground, suddenly changed direction sharply-

Thwack!

The spear shaft below the spearhead struck Leila’s shoulder as she had just moved aside.

“Ugh!”

A surprise move for Leila who thought she had dodged.

“As expected.”

After rolling on the ground, Leila got up with a frown.

It’s Dane after all.

And it’s different.

When holding a spear, everything is different – the atmosphere, the way of attacking, everything.

‘As expected, it won’t be easy.’

But still, it seems worth trying.

‘I should adjust my goal a bit.’

The audience will be expecting a great match.

But Leila knows.

That even landing a single successful attack would be difficult.

‘Then…’

Swoosh.

Leila shook her sword and readied her stance.

‘I’ll succeed at least once, no matter what.’

If done well, that one strike could lead to a fatal blow.

Dane had said so.

That no matter how overwhelming an enemy is, they can be finished if you pierce their heart or throat.

Of course, she doesn’t mean to kill her friend.

However, it’s a strike she can unleash precisely because it’s Dane.

And Dane is an opponent she must stake everything against.

“Here I come.”

And at this very moment, Dane was slightly curling up the corners of his mouth.

As if he had noticed Leila’s mindset.

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